October 17, 2012 archive

Marina Campos: When forest conservation meets human rights-The Rainforest Foundation’s approach

5:30-6:45pm, Monday, Oct. 22nd, 2012, Physics 130 For over 20 years the Rainforest Foundation’s mission has been to support indigenous and traditional forest peoples in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfill their rights. We argue that recognizing the rights of forest peoples is one of the most effective strategies to maintain standing forests. …

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